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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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