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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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