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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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