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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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