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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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