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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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