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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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