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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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