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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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