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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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