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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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