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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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