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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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