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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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