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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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