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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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