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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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