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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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