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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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