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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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