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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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