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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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