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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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