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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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