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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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