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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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