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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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