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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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