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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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