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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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