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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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