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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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