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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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