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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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