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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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