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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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