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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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