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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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