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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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