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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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