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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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