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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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