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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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