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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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