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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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