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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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