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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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