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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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