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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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