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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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