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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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