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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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