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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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