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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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