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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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