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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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