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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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