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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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