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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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