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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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