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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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