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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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