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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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