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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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