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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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