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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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