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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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