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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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