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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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