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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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