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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about 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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