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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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