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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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