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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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