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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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