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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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