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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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