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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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