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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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