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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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