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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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