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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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