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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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