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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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