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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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