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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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