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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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