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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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