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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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