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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly 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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