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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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