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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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