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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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