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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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