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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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