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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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