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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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