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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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