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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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