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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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