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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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