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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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