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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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