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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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