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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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