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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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