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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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