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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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