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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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