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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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