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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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