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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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