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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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