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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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