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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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