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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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