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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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