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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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