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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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