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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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