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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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