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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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