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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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