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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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