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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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