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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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