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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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