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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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