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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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