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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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