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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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