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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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