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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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