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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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