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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches 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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