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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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