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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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