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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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