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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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