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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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