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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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