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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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