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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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