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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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