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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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