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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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