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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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