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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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