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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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