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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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