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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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