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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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