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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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