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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)