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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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