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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models 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 educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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