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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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