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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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