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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. 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 subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important 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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