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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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