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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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