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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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