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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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