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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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