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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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