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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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