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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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