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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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