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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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