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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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