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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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