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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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