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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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