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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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