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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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