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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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