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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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