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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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