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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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