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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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