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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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