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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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