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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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