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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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