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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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