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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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