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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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