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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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