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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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