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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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