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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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