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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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