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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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