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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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