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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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