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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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