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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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