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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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