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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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