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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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