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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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