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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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