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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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