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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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