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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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