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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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