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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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