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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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