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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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