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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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