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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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