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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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