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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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