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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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