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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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