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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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