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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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