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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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