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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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