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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing 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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