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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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