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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always 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 elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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