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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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