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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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