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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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