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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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