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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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