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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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