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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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