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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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