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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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