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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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