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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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