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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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