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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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