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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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