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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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