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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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