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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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