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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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