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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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