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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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