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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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