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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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