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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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