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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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