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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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