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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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