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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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