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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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