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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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