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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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