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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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