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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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