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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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