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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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