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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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