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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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