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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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