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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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