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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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