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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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