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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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