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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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