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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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