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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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