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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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