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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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