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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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