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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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