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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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