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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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