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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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