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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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