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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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