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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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