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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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