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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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