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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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