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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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