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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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