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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate 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 elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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