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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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