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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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