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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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