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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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