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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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