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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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