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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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