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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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