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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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