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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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