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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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