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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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