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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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