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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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