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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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