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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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