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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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