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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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