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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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