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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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