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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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