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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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