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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important 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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