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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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