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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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