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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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