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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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