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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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