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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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