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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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