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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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