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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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