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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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