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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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