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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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