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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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