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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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