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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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