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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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