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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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