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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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