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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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