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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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