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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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