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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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