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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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