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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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