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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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