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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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