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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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