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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education