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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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