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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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