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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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