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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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