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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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