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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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