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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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