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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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