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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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