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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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