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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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