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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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