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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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