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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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