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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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