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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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