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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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