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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the 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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