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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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