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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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