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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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