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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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