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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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