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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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