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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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