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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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