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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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