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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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