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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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