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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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