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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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