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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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