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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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