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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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