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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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