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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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