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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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