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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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