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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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