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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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