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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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