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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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