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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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