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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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