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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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