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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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