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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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