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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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