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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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