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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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