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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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