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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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