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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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