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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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