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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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