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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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