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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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