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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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