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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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