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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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