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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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