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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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