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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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