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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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