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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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