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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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