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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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