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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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