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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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