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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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