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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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