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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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