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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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