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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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