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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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