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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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