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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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