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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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