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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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