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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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