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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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