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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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