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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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