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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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