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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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