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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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