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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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