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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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