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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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