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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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