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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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