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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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