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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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