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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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