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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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