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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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