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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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