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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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