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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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