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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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