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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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