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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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