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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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