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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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