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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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