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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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