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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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