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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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