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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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