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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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