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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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