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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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