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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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