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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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