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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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