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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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