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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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