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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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