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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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