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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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