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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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