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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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