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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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