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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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