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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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