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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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