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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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