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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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