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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring 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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