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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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