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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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