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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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