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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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