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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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