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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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