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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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