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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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