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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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