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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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