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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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