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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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