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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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