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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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