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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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