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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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