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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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