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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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