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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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