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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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