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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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