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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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