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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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