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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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