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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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