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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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