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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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