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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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