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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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