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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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