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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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