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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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