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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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