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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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