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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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