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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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