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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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