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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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