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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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