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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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