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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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