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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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