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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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