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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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