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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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