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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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