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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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