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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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