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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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