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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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